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Lenten Journey: A 6-Week Program for Families & Friends

Theme: Growing in Faith Together through Prayer, Scripture, and Service

Each week includes daily Bible readings, reflections, and ways to engage family and friends.

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Week 1: Preparing Our Hearts (Ash Wednesday & Beyond)

Theme: Repentance & Renewal

Daily Readings:

• Ash Wednesday: Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
• Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Luke 9:22-25
• Friday: Isaiah 58:1-9a, Matthew 9:14-15
• Saturday: Isaiah 58:9b-14, Luke 5:27-32

Family & Friends Activity:

• Create a Lenten Prayer Jar with intentions for family and friends.
• Share a Lenten goal with someone (e.g., giving up something or taking on a spiritual habit).

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Week 2: Trusting in God’s Plan

Theme: Faith & Surrender

Daily Readings:

• Monday: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18, Matthew 25:31-46
• Tuesday: Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 6:7-15
• Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10, Luke 11:29-32
• Thursday: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25, Matthew 7:7-12
• Friday: Ezekiel 18:21-28, Matthew 5:20-26
• Saturday: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Matthew 5:43-48

Family & Friends Activity:

• Have a family prayer night reflecting on how God has been faithful in the past.
• Write an encouraging note or text to a friend, reminding them of God’s promises.

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Week 3: Serving Others with Love

Theme: Charity & Kindness

Daily Readings:

• Monday: Daniel 9:4b-10, Luke 6:36-38
• Tuesday: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, Matthew 23:1-12
• Wednesday: Jeremiah 18:18-20, Matthew 20:17-28
• Thursday: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 16:19-31
• Friday: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28, Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
• Saturday: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20, Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Family & Friends Activity:

• Prepare small care packages for a neighbor, friend, or someone in need.
• Do a random act of kindness daily and encourage family members to do the same.

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Week 4: The Power of Forgiveness

Theme: Mercy & Reconciliation

Daily Readings:

• Monday: 2 Kings 5:1-15ab, Luke 4:24-30
• Tuesday: Daniel 3:25, 34-43, Matthew 18:21-35
• Wednesday: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9, Matthew 5:17-19
• Thursday: Jeremiah 7:23-28, Luke 11:14-23
• Friday: Hosea 14:2-10, Mark 12:28-34
• Saturday: Hosea 6:1-6, Luke 18:9-14

Family & Friends Activity:

• Write a forgiveness letter (even if you don’t send it).
• Plan a family discussion about the importance of saying “I’m sorry” and truly forgiving.

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Week 5: Deepening Prayer Life

Theme: Drawing Closer to God

Daily Readings:

• Monday: Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54
• Tuesday: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12, John 5:1-16
• Wednesday: Isaiah 49:8-15, John 5:17-30
• Thursday: Exodus 32:7-14, John 5:31-47
• Friday: Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
• Saturday: Jeremiah 11:18-20, John 7:40-53

Family & Friends Activity:

• Try a new way to pray together, such as praying the Rosary, journaling, or silent reflection.
• Share your favorite Bible verse with a friend and encourage them to do the same.

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Week 6: Walking with Jesus to the Cross

Theme: The Passion & Sacrifice of Christ

Daily Readings:

• Monday: Isaiah 42:1-7, John 12:1-11
• Tuesday: Isaiah 49:1-6, John 13:21-33, 36-38
• Wednesday: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Matthew 26:14-25
• Holy Thursday: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15
• Good Friday: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42
• Holy Saturday: Genesis 1:1-2:2, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1-7

Family & Friends Activity:

• Attend a Good Friday service together or read the Stations of the Cross as a family.
• On Holy Saturday, spend time in silent reflection, preparing for Easter.